Palace chides Imee Marcos, praises ‘good sister’ Irene’s support

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang appeared to take a swipe at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s estranged eldest sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, while praising their younger sister Irene Marcos-Araneta for her support amid the administration’s political challenges. Palace press officer Claire Castro on Tuesday contrasted Irene’s support for Marcos with Imee’s. Castro said Irene “makes our president smile